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General Chemistry/Chemistries of Various Elements
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Descriptive chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties of elements and substances. As you study the elements, you will find the periodic table very helpful. Chemistries of the Various Elements
Representative Elements
Group 1 (1A): Alkali Metals
Group 2 (2A): Alkaline Earth Metal
Group 13 (3A): Boron Family
Group 14 (4A): Carbon Family
Group 15 (5A): Nitrogen Family
Group 16 (6A): Oxygen Family
Group 17 (7A): Halogens
Group 18 (8A): Noble Gases
Hydrogen
Transition Metals
Group 11 (1B): Coinage Metals
Group 12 (2B): Zinc Family
Group 8/9/10 (8B): Platinum Family
Inner Transition Metals
Lanthanoids
Actinoids (including Nuclear Chemistry)
Synthetic Elements